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976. Grapefruit juice decreases the metabolism of the calcium channel blocker drugs and leads to an increase in blood levels of the drug.

977. orthostatic hypotension is feeling dizzy or lightheaded when moving from lying or sitting to standing position.

978. Neutrophils are increased in bacterial infection, monocytes also fight bacterial infection by phagocytic action. lymphocytes, T cells and B cells, are increased primarily in viral infections. Eosinophils and basophils are elevated in an allergic reaction.

979. beclomethasone is a synthetic glucocorticoid that readily penetrates the airway mucosa, used for asthma.

980. Thioridazine side effects are retinal deposits, torsades, postural hypotension, sedation, CNS depression.

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971. Embolism is an obstruction in the vessel.

972. Stenosis is a narrowing of the blood vessel.

973. Epistaxis is bleeding from the nose.

974. Ascites is an increase of fluids in the peritoneal cavity.

975. Renal failure is the most common cause of severe hyperkalaemia.

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966. Brown staining of the teeth frequently follows the use of chlorhexidine mouthwash, the Iron liquid can stain the enamel black.

967. All drugs should be avoided if possible during the first trimester of pregnancy.

968. Pharmacogenomics is the relation of the individual’s genetic structure to his/her response to drugs.
969. Toxicity of furosemide may cause hypovolemia, hypokalemia, orthostatic hypotension, ototoxicity, sulfonamide allergy.
970. Eplerenone (aldosterone antagonist) does not cause gynecomastia.